BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner (BCOHRC) exists to address the root causes of inequality, discrimination, and injustice in B.C. by shifting laws, policies, practices and cultures. We do this work through education, research, advocacy, inquiry, and monitoring.

Reporting to the Manager, Policy, the Policy Analyst is responsible for delivering on strategic policy initiatives and projects, collaborating with team members across the organization, and building positive relationships with external experts and partners with the aim of providing high standard policy analysis and guidance to address the root causes of inequality, discrimination and injustice in B.C.

Equity and diversity

We are striving to build a diverse team that has lived experience with human rights. To complement the diversity of the BCOHRC team, preference may be given to applicants who are Indigenous, Black or People of Colour, people with diverse gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, and/or, people with disabilities.

It will greatly assist us with screening if you refer in your application to these stated preferences. Recognizing the impacts of discrimination, we ask for a brief statement only, to the degree you feel comfortable sharing. One of our guiding principles is to operate in a trauma-informed manner and thus, it is your choice whether to volunteer information. We will hold your application in strictest confidence, sharing it only with the hiring panel.

Indigenous identity statement: In responding to the impacts of colonization in Canada, First Nations, Inuit and/or Métis people are encouraged to apply. 

Conflict of interest

B.C.’s Human Rights Commissioner is an independent officer of the Legislature. This independence lends credibility to our work, gives us the widest scope possible to make effective change, and ensures that the perspectives of a broad range of marginalized people are a meaningful part of our processes and are amplified to decision makers and duty bearers through our work. Avoiding real, perceived and potential conflicts is necessary for maintaining BCOHRC’s reputation for independence. This could mean that successful candidates may be requested to step down from governance or leadership positions such as boards or engagement in other activities that could result in an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest.

Additional information

• This posting is for one (1) temporary, full-time position.
• This position is for a 12-month maternity leave coverage and may be extended up to 18 months.
• A master’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., social sciences including psychology, political science, sociology, gender and/or women’s studies; health science, law or economics, public administration) plus three years of related professional experience.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada (i.e., Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or authorized in writing to work in Canada such as via a work permit). Employment is contingent upon continued eligibility to work in Canada (“continued eligibility” here means that eligibility to work in Canada must be maintained to be eligible for continued employment).
• The successful applicant requires a criminal record check. The existence of a criminal record will not result in immediate disqualification.
• This position is excluded from union membership.
• These temporary appointments may be extended and/or a permanent appointment may result from these temporary appointments.
• An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.

How to apply

1. Submit a cover letter and resume detailing your relevant work experience and how you meet the stated qualifications.
2. Include the position title on the cover letter and in the email subject line.
3. Applications must be submitted by email to .

Application tips

• Initial screening will be based on the education and experience qualifications specified in the job profile.
• Please ensure your resume and cover letter clearly specify how your education and experience meet the required job qualifications with specific examples.
• It is a good idea to carefully review the education and experience requirements and tailor your resume and cover letter to respond to them.
• Be as clear and specific as possible in your resume, including the month and year(s) for each job in your employment history as well as the job-related responsibilities.
• The content and/or format of your cover letter and resume may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
• Please note: If the panel is not able to tell from your resume whether you meet the education and experience requirements for the position, we will not consider your application any further.

Due to a high volume of applications, we will not be able to accept incomplete or late applications.

If your application is shortlisted—next steps

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stage of the hiring process, which may include the following:

• written assignment
• interview

Only those applications submitted to BC’s Office of the Human Rights Commissioner directly by email will be considered. Please DO NOT apply for this position by submitting your profile on the BC Government Hiring Centre website.

Your application must be received by 9:00 a.m. PST on Monday, December 16, 2024.

Contact

Abisola Odeyemi, Human Resources Advisor

By submitting your application, you certify that all information submitted is true, complete and correct. Any information provided in your application, any assessment documents or processes and/or an interview that is found to be false or misrepresented in any respect, may eliminate you from further consideration for employment or may result in dismissal.